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.We're only asking for a week, andthen you can call this number.Rob Tarrant is the officerheading the task force on this case." Doug held out a card,and Keith accepted it.He glanced at the front beforenodding, tucking it into the pocket of his lab coat."I'm going to take his blood in here.I have thelabels ready, and when I'm alone in the lab, I'll add it to oneof the racks.There's still a chance someone will realizesomething's weird before we get the test back, but I'mcounting on how busy we always are to create a naturalcover for an extra test." As Keith explained what heplanned, he retrieved a vacuum-sealed tray from a shelfbehind his desk."Can you have a seat please, Sam?" Heindicated the chair in front of his desk.Typical hospital81 Broken Memories Diane Adams & RJ Scottwaiting room quality, the molded plastic looked cold anduninviting, but Sam sat after only minimal encouragementfrom Doug.Suddenly terrified of what they'd find out abouthim, Sam struggled to control his impulse to run as hewatched Keith unwrap the sterile tray."I prepared this assoon as Bec called me.Normally, we only sanitize theoperating room ones this way, but I wanted you to feelconfident whatever results we get back are untainted." Heturned his attention to Sam."Lay your arm on your lap."Sam did so; the soft inside of his elbow looked vulnerable.Keith wrapped the rubber tubing around Sam's arm justabove his elbow.Sam's eyes sought and held Doug's gaze.Dougnodded encouragement, and Sam gathered the rags of hiscourage around him, fighting off the panic attack.The prickof the needle wasn't bad.Keith was good at his job, andSam, fearing the worst from his stomach, kept his eyesaverted as Keith drew three vials of blood.Finally it wasover, and Sam was holding a cotton ball firmly to the crookof his arm.The scent of his blood in the air seemedoverpowering to him and made his stomach turn."Okay, finished.You guys get out of here.Bec gaveme the number to contact you." Keith looked up fromlabeling the tubes of Sam's blood to meet his eyes."From82 Broken Memories Diane Adams & RJ Scottwhat I can see in the previous tests, you have nothing toworry about.I doubt there are lingering physical effects,and the drug should be out of your system completely bynow.We'll know for sure in a couple of days."Sam nodded."Thanks.""We'll be looking forward to the call," Dougassured Keith."I know this is risky for you.There's no waywe can repay you." Doug grinned suddenly."I'd ask Becout again if I were you& "Keith shook his head."Been there.I think it's bestto leave it alone.""Well, your choice, but you're the hero of the hour.What's it hurt to ask?" Keith didn't answer, but he lookedthoughtful when Sam and Doug left his office."Can we go somewhere outside?" Sam asked.Theyhurried through the halls towards the nearest exit.Justbeing in the hospital was making him sweat.He wasterrified the wrong people would see him."Sure, there's a wolf park not far from theapartment.We can even hunt if you want," Doug agreed,sounding pleased."The guy seemed pretty sure you're inthe clear."Sam rolled his eyes."It's always about shifting withyou," he grumbled.Doug's shoulder jostled Sam's."And so it will be until you are better."83 Broken Memories Diane Adams & RJ ScottHis promise both warmed Sam and annoyed him.Turning to look at Doug, a sharp retort ready, Sam fellsilent and came to a sudden stop."What the hell?" Doug retraced his steps until hewas standing beside Sam once more.Sam was trembling, shocked by what he'd just seen.He continued to stare down the busy hallway, unable tomove.The lights seemed dimmer as panic threatened todarken his vision and steal his breath.He took quickshallow breaths, struggling for control.For the first timesince his rescue, he wanted to change.Change and runaway as fast as his four legs could carry him.This time the shoulder nudge was accompanied by ahand wrapping around his own."Sam?" Doug was there,warm and solid beside him.Sam leaned into Doug,nuzzling under his jaw and clinging to his hand.Sam heldon and breathed in Doug's scent until the panic easedenough for him to take a normal breath."It was the& doctor who& I saw& I need to& "Sam couldn't make sense of what his thoughts were tellinghim to say.His head was bursting, and he closed his eyes tostop the pain [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |
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